Morning of surgery

It is 9.00am I will be admitted to hospital at 11.00am for removal of my gall bladder. Yes I am nervous.

I am nervous because I hate surrendering control of my care to others. I wonder what type of nursing care I will get?

I hate being on that theatre trolley wondering about how my dignity is being preserved once I am rendered unconscious.

I am reminded of a time I tried hypnosis for weightloss. It wasn't successful because apparently I am difficult to hypnotize and don't surrender myself to lack of control at all!

Maybe that's the midwife in me!

Honestly I really don't care if my nurse has a degree or a diploma or if she is good at creating a computerized care plan. I only care that

1. I feel safe
2. My dignity is preserved
3. That I am kept clean
4. That I am able to get to the toilet
5. That I am not fluid overloaded like last time
6. That I don't suffer too much post op pain
7. That the staff are friendly and caring

And please please most of all I hope I have a nice night nurse for a change!


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